autocratic- pertaining to or of the nature of autocracy or of an autocrat; absolute
stratagems- a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or decieving and enemy.
hectored- to be a bully or to torment
bout- a contest or trial of strength
anew- to do something over and over again
synapses- a region where nerve impulses are transmitted and received, encompassing the axon terminal of a neuron that releases neurotransmitters in response to an impulse, an extremely small gap across which the neurotransmitters travel, and the adjacent membrane of an axon, dendrite, or muscle or gland cell with the appropriate receptor molecules for picking up the neurotransmitters.
serac- a large piece of glacial ice, found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
volition- a choice made by ones own will
calamitous- causing or involving calamity; disastrous
patina- a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value
hubris- excessive pride or self confidence
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stymied- a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it.
conspicuous- easy to be seen; noticeable
emetic- causing vomiting, as a medicinal substance.
pharmacological- the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and esp. the effects of drugs.
ptarmigan- any type of grouse in mountainous and colder regions.
moniker- a persons name, a nickname or alias
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confluence- a flowing together of two or more streams
anomalous- not fitting in
percussive- of, pertaining to, or characterized by percussion
autocratic- pertaining to or of the nature of autocracy or of an autocrat; absolute
stratagems- a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or decieving and enemy.
hectored- to be a bully or to torment
bout- a contest or trial of strength
anew- to do something over and over again
synapses- a region where nerve impulses are transmitted and received, encompassing the axon terminal of a neuron that releases neurotransmitters in response to an impulse, an extremely small gap across which the neurotransmitters travel, and the adjacent membrane of an axon, dendrite, or muscle or gland cell with the appropriate receptor molecules for picking up the neurotransmitters.
serac- a large piece of glacial ice, found in glacial crevasses and formed by melting or movement of the ice.
volition- a choice made by ones own will
calamitous- causing or involving calamity; disastrous
patina- a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value
hubris- excessive pride or self confidence
Chapter 18:
stymied- a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it.
conspicuous- easy to be seen; noticeable
emetic- causing vomiting, as a medicinal substance.
pharmacological- the science dealing with the preparation, uses, and esp. the effects of drugs.
ptarmigan- any type of grouse in mountainous and colder regions.
moniker- a persons name, a nickname or alias
Epilogue:
confluence- a flowing together of two or more streams
anomalous- not fitting in
percussive- of, pertaining to, or characterized by percussion